Posted on: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 in Family Activities, parent involvement, Reading, Summer, Summer Activities for Kids, Summer learning loss
Continuing with our Summer Reading series of blogs, we would like to make another suggestion to ensure a summer full of reading. Our last few blogs were about how to stop summer learning loss and get even the most reluctant … read more »
Posted on: Thursday, June 13th, 2013 in Book recommendations, Books, Graphic Novel, parent involvement, Reading, Reading series for kids, Summer, Summer Activities for Kids, Summer learning loss
Our book suggestions this week continue the theme of books for the kids to read over the summer to help reduce summer learning loss. The key is t6o find out what the kids enjoy select reading material that matches their … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Conversations with kids, Critical Thinking Skills, Family Activities, Library, parent involvement, Reading with kids, Summer Activities for Kids
Last week we suggested a trip to the library to help stop the summer learning slide. But what happens when you get to the library and your children selects books that they are not able to read? When it comes … read more »
Posted on: Thursday, June 6th, 2013 in Book recommendations, Books, parent involvement, Reading, Reading series for kids, Summer, Summer Activities for Kids, Summer learning loss
Our blog this week was about Summer Learning Loss. One of the ways to reduce Summer Learning Loss is to keep the kids reading throughout the summer. This week’s book suggestions are books that are part of a series. If … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 in Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, Critical Thinking Skills, Family Activities, parent involvement, Reading, Reading tips for kids, Summer, Summer learning loss
Summertime is only a few days away and school vacation quickly follows the arrival of summer. Many of us may remember a favorite childhood chant we use to scream – No more teachers – no more books … BUT wait … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 in Holiday, Kids doing Research, parent involvement, Summer, talking to kids
June is almost here. It’s time to think about summer vacation, warm weather, relaxing days, and traditional holidays that lend themselves to family gatherings like Father’s Day on June16th. There’s also Flag Day, June 14th, a good learning opportunity for … read more »
Posted on: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 in Book recommendations, Memorial Day, parent involvement, Reading with kids
The books we are suggesting for this year’s Memorial Day celebration range from funny to deeply moving. Each book helps to tells the story of Memorial Day in a different way but all of them help to explain what the … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 in Conversation with kids, Family Activities, Memorial Day, parent involvement, talking to kids
Memorial Day weekend is just 4 days away – summer time is about to begin! We hope for sunny weather, barbecues and family picnics. Since many of our kids do not realize what Memorial Day is, besides time for families … read more »
Posted on: Friday, May 17th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Book recommendations, Critical Thinking Skills, Family Activities, parent involvement, Reading with kids, Summer, Summer learning loss
Our blog this week was about Summer Learning Loss or, as it’s more commonly know, Summer Brain Drain. These book suggestions are for kids and parents who are concerned with Summer Learning Loss and would like to start planning how … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 in Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, Critical Thinking Skills, Family Activities, parent involvement, Reading, Reading tips for kids, Summer, Summer learning loss
It’s only the middle of May and we are already hearing from many parents wondering what to do so that the dreaded summer learning loss can be avoided. For our new followers, summer learning loss is defined as loss of … read more »